Handsfree & Hip
Kizik and its retractable F.A.S.T. heel construction aims to reinvent how shoes are made and worn.
Features
Hidden Features
Stylish on the outside, it’s what’s inside these Fall ’18 comfort styles that make them potential all-stars.
Ethiopian Express
The East African nation is ramping up sourcing capabilities, positioning the region (includes neighboring Kenya) as an up-and-coming hub for footwear manufacturing.
Chills & Thrills
Spanning the extremes of peak performance to casual bliss, leading outdoor brands offer a broad range of styles for Spring ’18.
Home Run Derby
A powerful lineup of projected best-selling comfort styles look to have retailers swinging for the fences this fall.
Local Heroes
For six decades, Towson Bootery has focused on expert service, fit and family.
Stepping In It
A recent spate of social media–driven fallout has forced a handful of brands to atone for missteps—even if they deny the accusations or affiliations.
Color Story
Designers go deep on indigo for fall, a lush and versatile hue that pairs well with anything—just like a good pair of blue jeans.
The New Classics
What’s old is new again, as brands reintroduce traditional favorites with fined-tuned aesthetics and upgraded comfort.
